Disaster struck the Sydney to Hobart yacht race as wild weather forced five boats, including a leading title contender, to retire. The race, which started dramatically with close calls, saw LawConnect win in a field of 95 yachts, despite the challenging conditions that led eight boats to withdraw. Comanche also made headlines by stealing the lead during the stormy race. In maritime incidents elsewhere, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger is missing after falling overboard off Charleston on a trip to the Bahamas, and a veteran kayaker disappeared in Florida, with their boat found broken in half. Additionally, passengers on a rocky Bahamas cruise were left in tears after discovering that their cars had been submerged due to a major storm.
LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart race in dramatic finish https://t.co/5qREZYi5ny https://t.co/P5fEGcN8VZ
Two 100-foot supermaxis are battling for the lead Wednesday in the Sydney-Hobart race fleet of 95 yachts, as storms force eight out of the punishing ocean event https://t.co/ukNOluvtPT https://t.co/zSxIAytSIn
Disaster strikes Sydney to Hobart as FIVE boats including a leading title contender are forced to retire in wild weather https://t.co/LstLGy3rC6 https://t.co/bEDfgFcjKH
Passengers left in tears after getting off rocky Bahamas cruise, discovering their cars had been submerged thanks to a major storm https://t.co/eALq84SJb1
Cruise ship passenger falls overboard and vanishes off South Carolina, searchers say https://t.co/6M0S9pq4o9
Comanche steals lead in Sydney to Hobart as storms strike down leading contenders https://t.co/4mPGeBSMae
Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger missing after falling overboard off Charleston on trip to the Bahamas https://t.co/KZ0ocNwnRR https://t.co/BDWltPd6eL
Mystery as veteran vanishes while kayaking with friends over holiday weekend - with boat found broken in half off Florida https://t.co/ng3mobHrY5 https://t.co/beNezWIwcD
Dramatic start to Sydney to Hobart yacht race with close calls and wild weather https://t.co/u8FgDD2zuV